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Australia's Usman Khawaja was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for sporting a black armband after the global body's rules prevented him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Gaza in a test against Pakistan.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Moeen Ali has shared moments of anxiety for his family when India launched “Operation Sindoor' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian armed forces launched precision strikes targeting terrorist bases in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. In the India-Pakistan conflict that followed, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season was halted. Moeen is among the overseas cricketers who decided against returning to India as the IPL Season 18 resumed following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He has revealed that his parents were in the PoK region when Operation Sindoor started.
England T20 stalwart Jos Buttler will leave for national duty after completing Gujarat Titans' last three league engagements as the IPL play-offs are clashing with his country's white ball series against the West Indies starting May 29. Titans are poised to finish among the top two teams post league stages with 16 points from 11 games with three remaining games against Delhi Capitals (away, May 18), Lucknow Super Giants (May 22) and Chennai Super Kings (May 25). As per ESPNCricinfo report, Sri Lankan left-hander Kusal Mendis will replace Buttler during the play-off stages.
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket is a “massive blow” to the format, hailing the Indian great as a “pioneer” whose passion and charisma brought fans to stadiums much like Sachin Tendulkar once did. As India prepares for a stern five-Test challenge in England starting June 20 at Headingley, Moeen acknowledged that the absence of Kohli and Rohit Sharma is a significant setback for the visitors — and a timely advantage for the hosts. “It's a massive blow to Test cricket. Virat was the one pioneer, the one guy in Test cricket that always pushed the format,” Moeen told Sky Sports. “He's done so much for the game, especially in India. I think after Sachin, he was the guy everybody came to watch. He filled out stadiums.”
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has backed the Three Lions to beat a depleted Indian team during the upcoming five-match Test series at home. India, following the retirements of their two stalwarts -- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli -- will have their task cut out during the England tour, feel Moeen. Rohit announced his retirement last week before Kohli followed the suit on Monday, ending days of speculation about their uncertain future. Speaking to Sky Sports, Moeen suggested Rohit and Kohli's absence will be a huge boost for the hosts.
Kolkata Knight Riders may be struggling at the moment with just three wins in eight matches, but spin-bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali believes the defending champions have what it takes to make a turnaround and make the playoffs of IPL 2025. KKR's much-hyped batting line-up has failed to live up to expectations as the team slipped to seventh position in the standings. With six games left, they must win at least five to stand a chance of making the playoffs. "Yes definitely (we can make playoffs). If you look at history, even Mumbai had a bad start and now they've won four in a row and they're flying. We need to have that same mindset. We're halfway through, we have to win most of our games," Moeen said on the eve of their clash against Punjab Kings here.
India remains a country obsessed with its cricket stars. Quite often this obsession has been highlighted as the reason behind the team's inability to earn big titles. There have also been discussions around the places veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, etc. hold in the team even as their performances haven't been top-notch on the international stage in recent years. For Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Moeen Ali, players shouldn't hold on to their spots in the team just because they have a big fan-following.
Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Spencer Johnson was roasted brutally on social media after leaking 46 runs in three overs during the IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on Tuesday. Johnson was included in the playing XI in place of Moeen Ali but he proved to be extremely expensive for his side. The Australia international conceded 12 runs in the first over but his next over went for a mammoth 18 runs with Aiden Markram going on the offensive. Johnson's third over went for 16 runs with Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran running riot. Johnson, who was bought for Rs 2.8 crore in the mega auction, has struggled in IPL 2025 till now with just one wicket in four matches.
Cricket fans in India are often crazy for their team. And if the team owner is Shah Rukh Khan, then the craziness hits the roof. The same is visible in a video which has gone viral on social media. In the video, which many social media users claim is from an IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens, a KKR fan can be seen attempting to breach security and meet the Bollywood actor. The fan, however, stops midway as police catch hold of him and give him some special treatment.